We, the undersigned, call on Congress to remove Section 224, the "United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative," from the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Section 224 would significantly expand defense cooperation between the United States and Israel through joint research and development, weapons co-production, technology sharing, industrial partnerships, and the integration of defense systems across a broad range of military technologies, including artificial intelligence, cyber capabilities, autonomous systems, and other emerging technologies. Critics argue that it could create an unprecedented level of military-industrial integration between the United States and a foreign nation.

As American citizens, we believe that any proposal with such far-reaching implications deserves full public debate, transparency, and separate congressional consideration. Policies that deepen long-term military commitments should not be quietly embedded within a larger defense authorization bill.

We are concerned that Section 224 could:

• Reduce transparency by shifting aspects of the U.S.-Israel defense relationship into complex defense acquisition and industrial arrangements that receive less public scrutiny.

• Expand technology-sharing and defense integration beyond what many Americans believe Congress has openly debated.

• Commit future administrations and taxpayers to long-term defense partnerships without adequate public input.

Regardless of one's views on Israel, foreign policy, or military aid, Americans deserve transparency and accountability whenever Congress considers major changes to U.S. defense policy.

We therefore urge members of Congress to:

Remove Section 224 from the FY 2027 NDAA.
Hold public hearings on any proposal that would substantially expand military-industrial integration with foreign governments.
Allow separate debate and votes on policies of this magnitude.
The American people deserve an open discussion before Congress commits the nation to deeper military and technological integration with any foreign partner.

Sign this petition if you believe Congress should strike Section 224 from the FY 2027 NDAA and hold a full public debate on the issue.